Alternate Use for Product Each of you will be assigned an everyday item. You will determine a “new use” for this item. It should be something that is completely different than the “normal” use for the product. Then you will create a promotion to get your “new use” product out into the market.   Ali […]

Investment Trade-Off activity Students will research 4 or 5 different financial instruments that companies can invest cash on hand. Students will prepare a 1-2 page report for risk-return tradeoff.

Each student will take a role and describe the impact the situation would have on him/her, customers, co-workers, the company, etc. and how they would handle the situation.   Ali – You have been late to work three times in the past three weeks.  Your boss calls you in to her office to discuss the […]

Submit your complete assignment by clicking the blue submit button at the bottom of the page. We recommend that you submit your work on Sunday of the week that you start the module.    HOMEWORK   Submit your complete assignment by clicking the blue submit button at the bottom of the page. We recommend that […]

Watch this short Buzzfeed video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR7SG2C7IVU Then, answer the following questions:   • Do you think José’s story provides evidence of racial/ethnic discrimination in employment? Why or why not?   • José is just one person. Does his experience fit in with a broader trend? Is there other evidence to suggest that José’s experience […]

Data Analysis Tools Excel provides many different ways in which to analyze data. Discuss the different methods by which you can analyze data in your spreadsheet. That is, try an Internet search for Data Analysis With Excel or Organizing Data With Excel. You can also do a search using some of the Excel tools you […]

Creating and Editing Charts Excel can create many different kinds of charts. The variations within each chart type are almost limitless. Charts provide a visual representation of the data selected and often are a needed element to help others understand the data from a new perspective. Let’s illustrate the various types of charts. Pick a […]

Getting Familiar with Excel Excel was introduced way back in 1985. Since then, it has become a standard business tool.   List one or more unique features of Excel that make it a valuable business tool. Explain why you believe these features are valuable.   Be sure to read your classmates’ posts and see how […]

What-if Analysis Life is full of questions and each question deserves a good answer. Let’s explore the What-If Analysis tools available in Excel. Explain how these tools are used to assist with solid decision making. Give examples of how each of the What-If Analysis tools can be used practically. Please include your research references in […]

Data Validation This week we will learn about the many kinds of data validation that exists for Excel workbooks. Do some research and find a resource about data validation and why it is important to your work. How many different ways are there to validate the data that gets into a workbook? Any outside resource […]